Accolade for Anaerobic Digestion centre
October 2011
The ADDC, which can process a wide range of organic waste in single or mixed streams
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has been recognised for the work it has done developing and implementing its Anaerobic Digestion Development Centre, which opened in February.
CPI's facility at The Wilton Centre has been shortlisted for the IChemE Bioprocessing Award, sponsored by the Biosciences Knowledge Transfer Network.
The Anaerobic Digestion Development Centre (ADDC) is an open access facility where companies test and develop novel feedstock and technology combinations, to develop new commercially viable processes and intellectual property.
The first of its type in the UK, the centre fits with the government's goal of supporting the development of Anaeroboic Technology, which reduces carbon emissions, provides energy security and generates green jobs.
The global IChemE awards recognise all aspects of chemical, process and biochemical engineering.
IChemE Chief Executive David Brown said: “The IChemE awards go from strength to strength and it’s been another strong year in terms of entries. To be shortlisted for an award demonstrates high achievement and I offer my congratulations to all of the shortlisted participants.”
The award nomination comes off the back of the government’s recent confirmation that CPI will play a vital role in the formation of the UK’s first Technology Innovation Centre, in the area of High Value Manufacturing.
CPI Chief Executive Nigel Perry said: “This is excellent recognition for CPI’s work in the design, build and implementation of its Anaerobic Digestion Development Centre.
“Anaerobic digestion has an increasingly important role to play in the UK’s waste-to-energy drive and low carbon transition, and the ADDC provides a vital one-stop shop for those seeking to develop sustainable low carbon alternatives to traditional energy production.
“CPI is delighted to be shortlisted for an award that attracts entries from innovative projects of an increasingly high standard.”